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Sunset, Dec, 1998 by Peter Fish

To find parking on New Year's Day, go at the crack of dawn or wait until afternoon. From State 51 head east on Glendale Avenue, which curves south, then east on Squaw Peak Drive. Summit trailhead is in the first parking lot on the north. (602) 262-7901.

82 Behind the scenes at Taliesin West. An in-depth, three-hour tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's historic architectural community in Scottsdale. 9 A.M. Tue, Thu; $35; (602) 860-8810.

83 Suns hoops. Good seats for Phoenix Suns home games are scarce, but you can still score upper-tier seats at America West Arena. From $13; (602) 379-7867.

84 Desert glow. Some 7,000 luminarias light the Desert Botanical Garden, with music and hot cider. Dec. 3-5; $10 in advance; (602) 941-1225.

85 Magnificent menudo. Too many trips to the wassail bowl? Head to Carolina's Mexican Food, on E. Mohave Street in Phoenix, for homemade menudo - the classic tripe stew said to be a surefire cure for a throbbing head. Pint $2.09, quart $3.79; (602) 252-1503.

86 Killer view. For the price of a $10 glass of Cabernet, you can watch the city lights from the patio of the Phoenician resort at the base of Camelback Mountain. (602) 941-8200.

87 Power dining. Martinis, cigars, and deal-making have always been in style at Durant's, the quintessential 1950s steak house where you can get a 3-pound porterhouse for $49.95. 2611 N. Central Ave.; (602) 264-5967.

88 Got milk? Got kids? Crow's Dairy Farm has barn tours, a hayride, and piles of feed to flop in. Wear old shoes. 10505 W. Broadway; 9-2 Sat; $6; (602) 936-4435.

89 Two-wheeling. At Phoenix Mountains Preserve, you can pedal 57 miles of desert bike trails. Wheels 'n Gear Bike Star rents mountain bikes and helmets starting at $24. Preserve: (602) 262-7901. Wheels 'n Gear Bike Star: 945-2881.

90 Ice-cool Tempe. Fantasy on Ice brings the joys of ice skating, complete with rentals and schmaltzy music, to the Centerpoint parking lot. Nov. 28-Jan. 17; $9 including skate rental; (800) 283-6734.

- Nora Burba Trulsson

Santa Fe Area

91 Las Posadas. There's no holiday celebration as moving as the annual procession of Mary and Joseph around Santa Fe's central plaza. Afterward convene for cider and cookies at the Palace of the Governors. 7 P.M. Dec. 20; free; (505) 476-5100.

92 Museum of International Folk Art. A fine place to visit at Christmas, especially with the opening of the new Neutrogena wing. $5; (505) 827-6350.

93 Red or green? We mean choice of salsa on your burrito. Try Cafe Pasqual's on Don Gaspar, and Tecolote Cafe on Cerrillos Road. Cafe Pasqual's: (505) 983-9340. Tecolote Cafe: 988-1362.

94 Madrid Open House. Funky, charming art town south of Santa Fe celebrates the holidays. Dec. 5-6, 12-13; free; (505) 471-1054.

95 Winter Spanish Market. Cousin of the summer Spanish Market, it features furniture, tinwork, and art. Sweeney Convention Center; Dec. 5-6; (505) 983-4038.

96 Santa rides the rails. Mr. Claus boards the historic Santa Fe Southern Railway. Dec. 19-20, 22-24; $21; (505) 989-8600.

97 Bishop's Lodge. Generations of visitors have stayed here, and a December brunch or dinner is a special treat. (505) 983-6377.